Sean O’Malley, the UFC Technicolor Bantamweight Athlete, is making headlines for his lifestyle overhaul ahead of the highly anticipated rematch with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. However, in a recent interview, O’Malley set the record straight.
Spa Day, Puzzles and Small Pots: Inside Sean O’Malley’s Fight Camp
Talked to UFC’s Jon Anik and said, “Suga ‘Sean O’Malley confirmed:
“I’m quitting cannabis, but I’m not a kitter, so no, I believe it will play a role. It’s not necessarily, ‘Oh, I do all that, so I can win the next fight.’ That was to be more present in life in general.
With O’Malley, the key to fighting at the highest level may involve just as much time as a jigsaw pass as a jab. O’Malley’s home life is not about nightlife, it’s about spa life. He added:
“I’m definitely like people who are generally looking at you for some reason, going out in public is like people who are looking at you. I don’t mind taking photos with fans and things. Even though I’m a fan, I’m not where I am. But I have a hot tub, cold plunge, sauna and a red light.
“I train in the morning, recover, take a nap, train again in the afternoon. I really don’t have the energy to do anything. Now I just want to fight Merab, I just want to fight to 37, 38.
Their first encounter took place at UFC 306, the famous event on the Las Vegas ball. O’Malley entered as the surviving bantamweight champion known for his impressive power and knockout power, bringing dvalishvili merciless wrestling and iron will. The fight itself was, in most eyes, a showcase of Dvalishvili’s grappling advantage. He dropped O’Malley six times, controlling him for over 10 minutes, covering 82-47 on a serious strike. Two judges gave Sean O’Malley several rounds, but the consensus was clear. Dvalishvili’s pressure and mat control were the key factors, earning him a unanimous decision and a Bantamweight Crown.
This stage is currently set at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey. This time, Dvalishvili wanted to delay the rematch, leaving enough time for Sean O’Malley to recover from surgery and face the best version of his rival. O’Malley has overhauled his training and lifestyle, focusing on grappling and recovery, and has been dealing with major changes to his routine in the hopes of flipping the script. He also speaks up about Dvalishvili’s claim that, given his own impressive pedigree, such a plan is “silly”, and that he will try to hit and knock him out in a rematch.
Now, with UFC 316 approaching, Sean O’Malley hopes that mental clarity, family time and of course cannabis blends will become the secret sauce to tip the rematch in his favor. Whether it’s Spa Days or Strike Clinic, he claims to be there for a long time.
